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Franke Products Featured in Many Upcoming National Publications
Watch for Franke Products in the following publications:
2008 - May
Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Ideas
Nashville Area Economic and Site Guide
House Beautfiul Magazine
LKN Lifestyle Magazine
2008 - June
Timber Home Illustrated
Bon Appétit
Kitchen & Bath Ideas Product Guide
Residential Architect
Distinctive Kitchen Solutions

Viking Featured on Travel Channel's Made in America
On a recent trip to Greenwood, host John Ratzenberger and his crew toured/filmed the Viking plant and interviewed Viking President and Founder Fred Carl and Sr. VP – Operations Ron Ussery for the show.“Made in America” features great American companies and great America-made engineering landmarks.

Viking Products Featured in Wall Street Journal
In an article titled "Kitchens by Crayola: Cabinets, Appliances Offer More Ways
To Make a Loud Personal Statement" Viking Range earlier this year more than doubled the color options for its ranges and refrigerators, bringing the total to 24, including Sage and Golden Mist; color costs 5% to 8% extra. Viking's St. Charles Cabinetry unit has followed suit with metal cabinets in matching colors.


Fuego North America was recently awarded two 2008 Vesta Awards for Best Gas Barbecues and Best-in-Show Outdoor Room Products!
Vesta Award The 8th Annual Vesta Awards program honors innovation in design and technology for both hearth and outdoor room products. The Vesta Award, sponsored by Hearth & Home Magazine, was presented to Fuego at the 2008 Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo in Atlanta, Georgia.Among all product entries, the Fuego 02 was recognized as the Best-in-Show for Outdoor Room Products, as well as the best in the Gas Barbecues category.
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Viking Amenity Packages Now Available with Lexus Pebble Beach Purchase
Starting now through November of 2008 Viking products are featured as an amenity item in the Pebble Beach edition Lexus personalization package. 
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LakeView Appliance is accepting New Authorized Dealers
Is your company looking to add luxury kitchen appliances to its lineup? LakeView Appliance Distributing is currently accepting new Authorized Dealer inquiries.
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Viking Dream Kitchen. Reality Price Rebate
Get up to $500 back on a Viking Kitchen during the Viking Dream Kitchen. Reality Price. Rebate program offerened by Viking & Lakeview Appliance Distributing.
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Coming This Spring!
The Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview, IL., The premiere place to explore your love of all things food. The Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop strives to entertain, educate and empower those in search of culinary excellence by providing the best in premium cooking classes for all ages, gourmet retail products, and private event hosting for celebrations or business meetings.

Employment Opportunities
The Viking Cooking School and Culinary Shop in Glenview, IL. is looking for people who love food as much as we do.  Whether you are interested in becoming a Retail Associate or Culinary Instructor, we may have the perfect full or part-time job for you.

- Culinary Instructor
- Assistant Culinary Instructor
- Kitchen Manager
- Utility Staff
- Sales Associate - Full and Part Time

FAX your resume to Chris Green at 877.546.1926 or EMAIL your resume to Chris Green at cgreen@thevikingschool.com


For more information, please contact Chris Green at 847.350.0705

 

Fuego North America Featured in San Jose Mercury News
Fuego North America was featured in the November 12, 2007 issue of the San Jose Mercury News in an article titled, ‘Masters of Design.’ The article highlights Fuego Chief Designer, Robert Brunner and his new design firm, Ammunition Group. The editor describes how Brunner’s partnership with contract manufacturers and distributors, through Fuego, provides a solid business model for other design groups.


Viking Owners Travel to Greenwood, MS
Kansas City Star (Oct. 24, 2007) – The article “Home, Home Of The Range,” about how Viking owners love their range enough to travel to Greenwood, shows 48”W. Viking range and hood. The article states, “Viking gas ranges are the Ferraris of the kitchen. Serious cooks love the temperature control they can get with the commercial-style range.”

Fuego North America featured in BusinessWeek
Fuego North America is featured in the October 22, 2007 issue of BusinessWeek in an article titled, ‘A Master Designer Redraws His Plans.’ The article highlights Fuego Chief Designer, Robert Brunner and his new design firm, Ammunition Group. The editor describes how Brunner partnered with Alex Siow to launch the Fuego grill and since the company’s inception, there has been significant buzz around the grill, including a win at the 2007 International Design Excellence Awards.

You've always wanted it. We'll help you get it
The Viking line offers a full range of coordinated products so you don't have to resort to mixing and matching brands and styles. And with The Legendary Luxury of a Viking Kitchen rebate of up to $1,000 back, we make it easier to acheive complete perfection with the complete Viking Kitchen.
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Viking - www.vikingrange.comViking Range Corporation

Viking Introduces Professional Redesigned Dual Fuel 30”W. Sealed Burner Range
Viking is pleased to introduce the redesigned freestanding dual fuel 30”W. sealed burner range. Like current sealed burner models, this range provides the cleanability of sealed burners with “simmer to high” versatility along with all new features and benefits. From the most powerful Professional sealed burner design on the market, to the largest fully-featured oven in the industry, this new range is designed for even more performance, convenience, and easy cleaning. Viking engineering and design have teamed up once again to bring excitement to the ultra-premium market place by combining innovative culinary technology with classic Viking elegance and style.

Product Features:
- EXCLUSIVE – The MOST powerful sealed burners in the industry!
• Four 15,000 TruPower™ Plus BTU burners
- EXCLUSIVE – All burners equipped with SureSpark™ Ignition System for consistent and reliable ignition every time.
- EXCLUSIVE – The LARGEST oven cavity in the industry!
•  4.7 cu. ft. overall
•  4.1 cu. ft. measured to AHAM standards
- EXCLUSIVE – Patent-pending Vari-Speed Dual Flow™ Convection System

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Introduction of Viking Built-in Professional 30”W. and 36”W. Integrated All Refrigerators and All Freezers

Viking is pleased to offer new built-in Professional 30"W. and 36”W. integrated all refrigerators and all freezers. These much anticipated products provide the same high performance and outstanding features as the current built-in all refrigerator/all freezer lines with the added benefit of building in flush with standard cabinetry. Because of this flexibility, these units are ideal for consumers looking to maximize their space along with their design options.
Product Features

• These models feature all of the great features of current All Refrigerators and All Freezers
• Provides the ability to install the door flush with standard 24”W. Cabinetry
• The side trim which allows flush-mounting ships standard with every unit

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Introduction of Viking Built-In Professional and Designer Combi Steam/Convect™ Ovens
Viking is proud to introduce the much anticipated NEW Combi Steam/Convect™ Oven. This truly "green" unit combines efficient use of water and energy to product steam. Ever growing in popularity, steaming foods in an environment-friendly method that gently cooks foods wile retaining all their natural vitamins and minerals.

Product Features :
• Electronic steam system provides efficient use of water and energy for steam production
• External boiler ensures no accumulation of limescale within the oven
• Climate sensor maintains the ideal climate for gentle cooking
• 5 1⁄4 cup (1.25 liter) water tank: Holds fresh water for steaming up to 2 hours at 212ºF (100ºC)
• Six cooking functions with recommended temperatures
• Steaming – gently cooks food while retaining natural vitamins and minerals
• Reheat and defrost foods using steam with the ReHeat Plus™ function
• ProBake cooking - provides two cooking phases of steam and heat to seal in the moisture while browning the outside of food
• TruConvec™ cooking with fan-forced air – perfect for multiple rack baking
• SteamHeat™ and TruSteam™ cooking (used for roasting and baking) - combine steam with fan-forced air to brown the outside of food while ensuring the interior is cooked
• Meat Probe

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Introduction of Professional High Speed Convection Ovens with required Built-in Trim Kits

Viking is pleased to announce the release of the new Professional high speed convection ovens and their required built-in trim kits. High technology coupled with family-pleasing recipes makes this the oven of choice for the Viking chef on the go. The Viking high speed oven allows even the busiest consumer to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for their families without the hassle of traditional food preparation. Thanks to 100 preprogrammed recipes, 84 basic cook settings and separate microwave functions, all this oven requires is to set it and forget it.

For more information on this new oven visit www.vikingrange.com

 

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Viking Range Corporation Introduces Portable Electric Induction 12"W. Cooker

Viking Range is pleased to announce the introduction the portable induction cooker. The innovative technology of Viking induction is harnessed into one, individual portable unit. This cooker is perfect for consumers looking for a complimentary product to other Viking gas or electric cooking products. Many times consumers have previously installed a range, rangetop, or cooktop and also want to have induction capabilities without giving up their current products.

Product Features:

  • Commercial-type styling
  • MagneQuick induction element utilizes magnetic energy
  • Strong, wear-resistant glass ceramic surface
  • Induction element - 8 1/2"(22cm) 1,800-watt element

 

Request Additional Information

To receive additional product information visit the Literature Request Page, use the Dealer Locator Page to contact an authorized dealer near you or call toll-free 1-888-VIKING1 (1-888-845-4641). This automated call service also gives you an option to speak with a Viking representative about specific products or service questions.

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Introduction of 24"W. Undercounter/Freestanding Refrigerated Drawers

Viking is pleased to introduce 24"W. undercounter/freestanding refrigerated drawers in Professional, Designer, and Full Overlay models. These units provide consumers with undercounter refrigeration storage in a uniquely designed and convenient package. All models are welcomed additions to the Viking refrigeration lineup, and assimilate perfectly with existing Viking products. Viking refrigerated drawers are introduced having the Viking consumer in mind who desires a versatile, feature-rich product in a distinctly designed body.

Product Features:

  • 6.1 cubic feet of storage
  • Inside temperature can be adjusted from 33° to 45°F(.6 to 7.2°C)
  • Stainless steel interior
  • Full extension drawer glides
  • Vertical storage of wine bottles or two-liter drinks in bottom drawer
  • Interior LED lighting
  • Optional Accessories - Pan Set or Drawer Dividers

 

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Introduction of Professional VMOS and VMOC Microwaves in Color

Viking is pleased to announce Professional built-in/freestanding VMOS (conventional) and VMOC (convection) microwaves are now available in all 14 exclusive Professional finishes. The body of each unit will continue to be metallic gray.

More information on the microwaves

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Viking Introduces Professional and Designer 36"W. Freestanding "Cabinet-Depth" Refrigerator/Freezers

Viking is pleased to introduce new freestanding refrigerator/freezers for the Professional and Designer Series lines. These units are offered in four separate configurations: bottom-mount, french door bottom-mount, side-by-side and side-by-side with through-the-door ice and water dispenser. They are designed to coordinate with Viking products and give consumers and builders new and more versatile opportunities when designing the layout of their Viking kitchens. The cabinet depth (24" deep side panels) allows consumers to integrate these models with surrounding cabinetry, and the 36" width is perfect for replacement or new installations.

The release of these new refrigeration models has generated great excitement. Now consumers with space constraints have another refrigeration option when planning their Viking kitchen. This introduction provides the Viking customer with a multitude of options, not only from an installation standpoint, but from a cosmetic standpoint as well. No matter their preference, consumers can rest assured they are receiving a feature-rich, quality Viking product.

New Viking Freestanding Fridge - French Door

By providing professional performance, design, and a wide array of installation options, Viking continues to grow as a leader in the ultra-premium refrigeration appliance market.

More details on the new refrigeration line.

Request Additional Information

To receive additional product information visit the Literature Request Page, use the Dealer Locator Page to contact an authorized dealer near you or call toll-free 1-888-VIKING1 (1-888-845-4641). This automated call service also gives you an option to speak with a Viking representative about specific products or service questions.


Zephyr Ventilation - www.zephyronline.com Zephyr Ventilation

Zephyr Introduces the Roma hoods (part of the Essentials line)

As distinctively bold as the city it's named for, Roma's sharp, angular presence points to a new direction for our Europa Collection. We worked closely with our design team to find ways to deliver exciting contemporary design at a surprisingly affordable cost. Ideal for the design-savvy renovator on a budget, the high-rise developer who strives for quality in both form and function, or the builder who needs mass but won’t settle for mediocrity, Roma offers the best of many worlds. Prego!

Zephyr - Roma Hood

Product Features

  • Stainless Steel Finish
  • Halogen lighting
  • Aluminum Mesh Filters
  • Elegant Push Button Controls
  • Italian Design

Available in 30" and 36". 290 cfm and 600 cfm.

Also available as an island hood. 36" and 42" 600 cfm.


Request Additional Information

To receive additional product information visit the Literature Request Page, use the Dealer Locator to contact an authorized dealer near you or call toll-free 1-888-880-VENT (1-888-880-8368).

Request Additional Information

To receive additional product information visit the Literature Request Page, use the Dealer Locator to contact an authorized dealer near you or call toll-free 1-888-880-VENT (1-888-880-8368).


Uline Corporation - www.u-line.com U-Line Corporation

U-Line Introduces Échelon ™ Beverage Centers

The all new Échelon 2175 Beverage Center performs as the Origins unit, with the capability of fresh food and beverage storage as low as 34 degrees in the cold lower section, with secure and stable wine storage on the 2 upper full extension black vinyl coated wine racks. This new model features a black interior with black trimmed glass shelves and utilizes Touch Control digital technology.

Available in Full Wrap Stainless or Full overlay ready.
U-Line 2175 Beverage Center

 

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U-Line introduces the all new Échelon ™ and Origins undercounter refrigeration lines.

New design and performance innovations span models in both of U-Line’s product lines. The Échelon ™ Series, U-Line’s premier product class, exudes style and status with premium features. Now with new design elements and state-of-the-art technology, its performance, functionality, and quality are unmatched. The Origins Series offers a selection of classic models that built the U-Line brand. With new refined styling and feature additions, Origins Series models raise the standard for all other products in its class.

Échelon ™ new major enhancements include:

  • Digital Controls
  • Black Liners for Wine Captains
  • Grille Design
  • Door Design
  • Nameplate/Badge
U-Line Echelon Refrigerator

Origins new major enhacements include:

  • Digital Controls
  • Shelf Design & Liner
  • Door Shelf Design
  • Wine Racks
  • Grille Design
  • Door Enhancements
  • Nameplate/Badge
U-Line Origins Refrigerator

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U-Line introduces their newly enhanced Échelon ™ line of Drawer models.

Combo® Drawer CO2175DWR

The U-Line Combo Drawer Model delivers three appliances in one innovative package. This two-drawer unit has it all, refrigeration, freezer and ice making capacity, uniting convenience, performance and style.

Features Include:

  • Patented frost-free technology.
  • Daily ice rate of up to 6 lbs., stores up to 10 lbs. of ice.
  • Top drawer is dedicated to refrigeration with exclusive organizational features.
  • Lower drawer equipped with ice maker and functional frozen food storage.
  • Cubic capacity: Top – approx. 3 cubic feet ; Lower – approx. 2 cubic feet.
  • Touch Digital Control Technology allows you to set and see the refrigeration temperature.
  • Black models are equipped with 3/4” full overlay custom door panel capabilities for ease of installation.
  • Product designed for built-in installation. Anchoring required.
  • Accepts a 1/4” insert flat or raised insert custom door panel.
  • Stainless steel models feature a sculpted stainless handle with a full wrap stainless door and black cabinet.

  • Clear top organizer bin puts food, wine and two-liter bottles within easy reach.
  • Slide and Divide System fits into either drawer and easily adjusts to securely hold items.
  • Lower drawer houses both the ice maker and freezer. The freezer maintains temperatures between 0°F and 5°F
   

Wine Captain® Drawer Model 2175DWRWC

The exclusive two-drawer U-Line Wine Captain model features glass front drawers and sculpted handles to set the stage. Each drawer can maintain its own unique temperature, providing the flexibility of different storage options to house wines that suit your preference.

Features Include:

  • Wine bottle capacity of up to 43 bottles (.75L).
  • Temperature in each drawer can be set independently between 40° F and 60° F.
  • Wine racks are black vinyl coated to prevent bottles from slipping.
  • Interior lights can be illuminated in one or both drawers for elegant bottle presentation when door is closed.
  • Stable storage temperature, vibration safe environment and 50% internal relative humidity enable short or longer term storage.
  • Tinted, thermal-tempered glass door protects your wine collection from potentially harmful light rays.
  • Product designed for built-in installation. Anchoring required.
  • Contemporary toe kick grille integrates seamlessly.

  • Touch Sensor Digital Control Technology to see and set the temperature for each drawer.
  • Three-bottle wine caddy slides out on either side of the unit for easy wine transport.
  • Maple-trimmed cascading wine racks present bottles with a clear view of the labels and provide easy access.
     
Refrigerator Drawer 2175DWRR

What makes this unit truly cutting edge is the three-piece organizing system that maximizes internal storage while keeping items in place and within easy reach.

Features include:

  • Unique, three-piece organizing system increases storage capacity.
  • Sleek, stainless steel interior.
  • Touch Control Digital Technology makes setting and seeing the temperature effortless.
  • Automatic defrost.
  • Full extension, heavy-duty drawer slides allow easy access to back of drawers.
  • Black models are equipped with 3/4” full overlay custom door panel capabilities for ease of installation.
  • Product designed exclusively for built-in installation. Anchoring required.
  • Accepts a 1/4" insert flat or raised insert custom door panel. If installed with insert or no panels, 2 integrated handles part number 26070-01-BLK must be ordered.
  • Stainless steel models feature a sculpted stainless handle with a full wrap stainless door and black cabinet.
  • Contemporary toe kick grille integrates seamlessly.

  • The clear top organizer bin accommodates items and slides for easy access under the bin.
  • Slide and Divide System fits into either drawer and easily adjusts to securely hold items.
  • The clear crisper in the bottom drawer slides out on either side of the unit for flexible accessibility.

Request Additional Information

To receive additional product information visit the Literature Request Page, use the Dealer Locator Page to contact an authorized dealer near you or call U-Line 414-354-0300.

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